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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde sat down with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore to talk about finding a good dog breeder and what to look for in a dog that you are looking to take home.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Wexford County commissioners listened to proposals from a Leelanau dog resuce facility tonight about ways to help reduce the amount of dogs that are euthenized at the Wexford County Animal Shelter due to overcrowding.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  7&4's Holly Baker took some time to 'pause' and appreciate all the work humane society volunteers have done, and find out how you can volunteer too!

Saturday, December 08, 2012  Who doesn't love adopting a brand new pet, especially those animals who desperately need a home.  That's why Saturday afternoon the AC Paw animal rescue organization held an adopt-a-thon at the Cherry Capital Subaru in Traverse City.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about controlling the problem of hairballs with your cats.  Dr. Klabunde says there is a distinct difference when it comes to hairballs and vomit with cats.  Several cats and kittens were also featured during the segment which need to be adopted.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Eight families have filed a lawsuit against the state of Michigan, saying officials never disclosed that children placed for adoption had deep physical and emotional problems.

Friday, September 07, 2012  A Detroit-area lesbian couple says they have expanded their legal fight against Michigan's ban on adoptions by unmarried couples.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  A judge says he needs time to decide whether to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges Michigan's ban on adoption by unmarried couples.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  The Cherryland Humane Society in Traverse City celebrated it's 56th Anniversary Sunday afternoon and it's 10th Anniversary of it's current facility.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about the parvovirus and how to prevent in your puppy or adult dog.  Dr. Klabunde says there are certain signs and symptoms that pet owners need to keep an eye out for but there is a way to prevent the virus altogether.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  There aren't many universal truths in the world, at least not that I am aware of. But one thing I know for sure is that no parent wants to outlive their child. You want them to grow up and live rich, full, and long lives. So when I heard about a Northern Michigan family that dealt with an incredible loss, and then made the selfless decision to possibly do it again, I had to meet them. This is their story.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  The lack of animals being spayed or neutered has always been a population problem for animal shelters But places, like the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, are seeing a concerning trend: families having to surrender their older pets.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  February is dental health month for pets which has been the focus of Pet Talk for the past couple of weeks.  During 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde with Northwood Animal Hospital talked about the importance of keeping your pet's teeth clean since their dental health impacts their overall well-being.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Two women are suing the state of Michigan to try to overturn a state ban on adoption by unmarried couples.